Bohemian glass · Czech Republic
Drops, faceted rounds, olives, donuts… Our Bohemian glass beads are made of pressed glass, fire-polished, and produced in the Czech Republic. Bold colours, a crisp, luminous finish and hundreds of shades for your earrings, bracelets and necklaces.
Sold in strands of about 12 cm, they suit every idea, from colourful clusters to combinations with our 24K fine gold plated findings.
By shape
From small faceted rounds for finishing touches to drops for clusters: each shape has its own style.
Best-sellerOur best-sellers: facets that catch the light, from 3 to 12 mm.
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Ideal for clusters, fringes and earrings.
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The colourful basic, for stringing and adding rhythm to your designs.
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An elongated shape, elegant in necklaces and long necklaces.
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Smooth or twisted ovals with marbled reflections.
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Flat rondelles, perfect as spacers.
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Fine faceted rondelles for the details.
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To give your necklaces and earrings a focal point.
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Drops and faceted rounds: the Bohemian beads we sell the most, in the shop and online.
Guide
| Finish | The look | Ideal for | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transparent | Light shines through the glass: luminous colours | Clusters, earrings, summer jewellery | The most common finish |
| Opaque | Solid, bold colours | Colourful jewellery, combinations with gold | Consistent look from one bead to the next |
| Matte or frosted | A velvety look, without shine | Soft, natural jewellery | Pairs well with natural stones |
| Iridescent, AB, metallic | Surface reflections that change with the light | Party jewellery, small precious touches | Surface coating: avoid water and rubbing |
Choosing the right thread: the hole of Bohemian beads measures 0.8 to 0.9 mm. They can be strung on nylon thread, beading wire or fine elastic, or on head pins and eye pins for earrings. The number of beads per strand (about 12 cm) is shown on each product page.
Craftsmanship
Bohemia, a region of today's Czech Republic, has been famous for its glass for centuries. Bohemian beads are pressed in moulds there, then fire-polished: a craft that gives them their sparkle and great consistency.
Free tutorials
Step-by-step tutorials, designed and created by Kevin, with the materials list.
Frequently asked questions
It is a glass bead made in the Czech Republic, heir to the Bohemian glassmaking tradition. Our Bohemian beads are made of pressed glass, then fire-polished for a crisp, luminous finish.
Miyuki beads are small, highly uniform Japanese beads designed for bead weaving. Bohemian beads are larger and come in many shapes (drops, faceted, olives…): you string them to make earrings, bracelets and necklaces. The two go together beautifully.
In strands of about 12 cm. The number of beads per strand depends on the size (from around ten to around fifty) and is shown on each product page.
The hole measures 0.8 to 0.9 mm: nylon thread, beading wire or fine elastic all work. For earrings and clusters, mount them on head pins or eye pins.
Glass is durable. Surface finishes (gold, metallic, iridescent) are more delicate: avoid prolonged contact with water and rubbing, and wipe your jewellery dry after wearing it.
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